1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1960 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 72 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 593 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 30 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 42 L |
